Sales Managers, Houston
$135,880
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX. Middle half of wages roughly $95,990 to $188,000.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −8.4%
- US median
- $148,270
- Metro RPP
- 98.6
- Middle half
- $95,990 to $188,000
- OEWS employment
- 16,430
- SOC
- 11-2022
Sales Managers in Houston pay a median $135,880 (May 2025), 8.4% below the US median of $148,270. At local prices (RPP 98.6), that median buys about what $137,809 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$135,880 in Houston buys about what $137,809 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 98.6, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 104.5 vs all-items 98.6 (US = 100, 2024).
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Sales Managers in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $135,880 | $95,990 to $188,000 | 98.6 |
| Harrisburg | $126,050 | $90,580 to $167,600 | 98.7 |
| San Francisco | $170,810 | $114,990 to $258,330 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $140,040 | $101,850 to $209,570 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Sales Managers in Houston?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Sales Managers in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX is $135,880.
- How does Houston pay compare to the US median for Sales Managers?
- Local median pay is 8.4% below the national OEWS median of $148,270.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Houston is 98.6 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $135,880 has about the same purchasing power as $137,809 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.